HAND CARE 2010: Advancing the Quality of Patient Care through Medical Education

Thursday, October 28th through Saturday, October 30th
Indianapolis Marriott Downtown – Indianapolis, Indiana

Hand Care 2010 is directed toward the practicing clinician and is presented at an intermediate level. It is recommended for occupational therapists, physical therapists, physicians, physician assistants, and nurses with a special interest in hand rehabilitation. A comprehensive format is designed around the dynamics of a team approach for total upper extremity care. The course includes a full spectrum of subjects pertaining to the upper extremity including lecture presentations with handouts and reference lists, an anatomy and splinting lab, panel discussions and exhibits. A portion of the proceeds from this course will be contributed to the American Hand Therapy Foundation (AHTF). AHTF supports the advancement of hand rehabilitation through clinical and scientific research.

Hand Care has been an Indiana Hand Center and Hand Rehabilitation Center of Indiana tradition since 1984. The meeting was established to share clinical knowledge with the goal of advancing the practice of hand therapy and quality of patient care both nationally and internationally. This year the practice made an important decision to expand the practice name to Indiana Hand to Shoulder Center, reflecting our comprehensive treatment of the hand, wrist, elbow and shoulder. In complement to this, the name of the therapy division of the practice was changed to Hand to Shoulder Therapy Center.

We invite you to come, relax, enjoy the city of Indianapolis and add to your existing knowledge of the hand and upper extremity. The meeting is intended to be both educational and fun!

This activity has been planned and implemented in accordance with the Essential Areas and Policies of the Indiana State Medical Association (ISMA) through the joint sponsorship of St. Vincent Hospital and Health Care Centers Inc. and the Indiana Hand to Shoulder Center. St. Vincent Hospital and Health Care Centers, Inc. designates this educational activity for a maximum of 18.25 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)TM. Physicians should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity. St. Vincent is recognized as joint sponsor for the purpose of allowing physicians in attendance continuing education units (CEUs) through the Indiana State Medical Association.